The favourable weather conditions in 2017 that led to a record crop season of soybean and maize impacted crop producers in a positive way. Both domestic and international crop sales registered an increase, generating higher revenues for farmers. More capital was invested in machinery, equipment and new technologies for monitoring and managing production. The increased supply, however, caused a fall in prices, especially of soybean and maize. Although this downward trend in prices affected farmers’ margins, it had a positive impact on livestock producers, due to cheaper feed inputs.

01 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

02 SECTOR OUTLOOK

03 SECTOR IN FOCUS

04 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

05 COMPANIES IN FOCUS

06 REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

07 CROP PRODUCTION

08 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION

09 FISHERIES